allowing utility companies to own or build generation facilities.
Sponsored By: Kevin A. Avard (Republican)
Introduced
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kevin A. Avard
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Howard Pearl
Republican • Senate
Jeanine M Notter
Republican • House
Regina Birdsell
Republican • Senate
Sharon M. Carson
Republican • Senate
Timothy Lang
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Ought to Pass: MA DV 180-151 04/23/2026 HJ 11
4/23/2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
4/15/2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/13/2026 (Vote 11-7; RC)
4/15/2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/13/2026 09:00 am GP 229
4/8/2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:30 am GP 229
3/26/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 8
3/16/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0779s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
2/24/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-0779s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
2/24/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0779s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8
2/17/2026SenateHearing: 01/27/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 2
1/13/2026SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1
11/25/2025Senate
Bill Text
Introduced
11/25/2025
Version adopted by both bodies
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